If I could give 10 stars I would do it easily. The food and the service were exceptional. I had the…read moreshrimp served over polenta. My girlfriend had the whole fried dorade which she absolutely loved. For dessert we had the angel food cake and it was absolutely delicious. The service at this restaurant was exceptional just like the food. Lastly the restaurant had magnificent views, they have a deck where you can get some really great water views. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

We went to Fair Haven Oyster for my birthday. The service was phenomenal and right on the mark--the…read morestaff was incredibly attentive and always there when we needed a drink. The view from the deck was also excellent, and the cocktails themselves were delicious. A lot of the appetizers were very good. The tuna tartare and the mussel curry were both inspired dishes; the mussels in the sauce had great flavor, though the portion sizes overall felt small. The blistered snap peas with preserved lemon were also delicious. That said, for a place with "oyster" in the name, we expected a wider or higher-quality selection, perhaps including some from Canada, rather than the fairly standard options from CT and MA. Unfortunately, the main dishes missed the mark for us and didn't offer enough food. The sea bass was overcooked. the accompanying lima beans weren't cooked all the way through, and the dish lacked depth of flavor. The shrimp main also fell short, with the shrimp having a very odd, mushy bland flavor. To finish, the pot de crème had so much cream and so little actual chocolate that there was almost no chocolate flavor. On a separate note, navigating the QR code menu was pretty obnoxious. Restaurants should really just offer traditional paper menus; people stare at screens all day and come out to engage with each other, not look at a phone again, and constantly have it on the table. While I appreciate Fair Haven Oyster's creative concepts, their tinned fish with pickled sides, and their great starters, the execution on the mains and the portion sizes left something to be desired, especially at these price points. This was probably our sixth time going to Fairhaven Oyster. We've been going over the past few years and my overall takeaway is that I will definitely return for the drinks, the great atmosphere, and some appetizers, but will not be ordering mains.

Fabulous second time here as a visitor to New Haven. My first time for brunch great, other than the…read moretemperature of my food, so I came get back for date night. They said they could not guarantee the patio. But we were lucky to be able to sit outside anyway. The water is magical at night. More importantly, they have a very interesting bar program and delicious food. I got the new Message in a Bottle cocktail, which was clarified, so there is mango, lime, rum, orgeat, curaçao and milk... but it was as clear as an old-fashioned. Lots of flavors going on and they balanced extreme well. Very delicious, vacation-like, and sophisticated. The bread here was also delicious as well the butter and the black salt it was served with. They have a whole vegan menu, but there were also some vegetarian things on the main menu so I stick with that. The beet salad was incredible. Huge portion, and some very delicious blue cheese which was in the dressing. It was very filling and I still had some to take back to my hotel. The wild mushroom "bolognese" (meatless) was tasty too, but it had a little too much of an herb (thyme?). Otherwise the meal was so very delicious and the setting was beautiful. And this is coming from a San Diegan who is used to waterfront views and good food!

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill is an elevated seafood restaurant, steakhouse and raw bar that…read moreopened in New Haven, Connecticut in July 2015. It was founded by restaurateurs Daniel Kay, Marc Knight, and Robert Bolduc. Knight and Bolduc had previously had success when they opened the popular southwestern restaurant Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill in the Elm City in November 2007. Kay had spent nearly 15 years serving as the president of Connecticut Fluid Power. In 2015, the three business partners came together to open a new venture at New Haven's historic City Point. The location (on the ground level below the Pequonnock Yacht Club) had been home to several restaurants for decades (most recently to Sage American Grill & Oyster Bar). After a complete remodel, they opened Shell & Bones. The trio brought in the award-winning executive chef Arturo Franco Camacho to serve as the culinary director. My wife and I recently had a lunch date at Shell & Bones. The restaurant had been on our bucket list for some time. We loved the nautical theme of the decor as well as the amazing views of New Haven Harbor. We were seated in the indoor patio; it was a little too cold and rainy during our visit for al fresco dining. For drinks, I ordered "The Breakfast Bloody Mary" (Ostreida oyster vodka, Tres Agaves Bloody Mary mix, chorizo, cocktail shrimp, bacon, cornichon, olives) while my wife had the "Lavender Limoncello Spritzer". The cocktails were just as visually pleasing as they were delicious. From the raw bar, we shared four "Lucky Lady" oysters, which were super light and smooth. For our entrées, I had the "Crab Cake B.L.T." (sweet & spicy bacon, romaine, tomato, chipotle mayo, brioche roll) and my wife had the "Shell & Bones Lobster Roll" (served hot w/ house-made Lobster Butter). For our sides, we both ordered "Hand Cut Truffle Parmesan Fries". My sandwich was bursting with flavor, my wife's lobster roll was one of the best we ever had, and the fries were just the icing on the cake. We looked over the dessert menu (which looked great), but we were way too full. We had a fantastic experience at Shell & Bones and look forward to returning!

We had a great dinner at The Sandpiper Sat. night May 30th. The food was excellent! We were greeted…read morewarmly,asked where we would like to sit.Drinks came quickly and were also very good. Our server Jake was very attentive. He made sure we were taken care of and after dinner he graciously served the birthday cake we brought. Jake made it a fun evening for us. Overall it was a terrific dinner as usual.

Came here around 12 pm on a Saturday on a perfect beach day after being at the beach. A lot of the…read moretables outside were occupied and there was some bar seating inside but I opted to eat my food a little further away in some shade so I ordered to go. There were some people waiting for their food which is made to order. I got the fried chicken sandwich platter which I got with tomatoes lettuce and mayo on the sandwich, and came with coleslaw and fries on the side. Food took a but I'd time to come out but makes sense since it was made after I ordered. Everything was piping hot and they asked if I wanted ketchup. I put the coleslaw on the sandwich and ate it and it was delicious, well cooked and juicy! I grabbed some salt and pepper for the fries which were cut on the thicker side and overall quite filling. I finished my sandwiches but ended up reheating most of my fries the next day for a snack. Overall solid food, a lot of options, and I'll definitely be back to try some of their seafood and ice cream!

Good food and up to par service. Love the deep fried foods…read moreat Stowe's Beach ambiance One locals favorite seafoods restaurant.

My wife and spent the past week touring New England. The final stop on our trip was Hamden CT to…read morevisit her brother and his wife. For lunch on our last day he introduced us to Stowe's. I'm so glad he did! This place is great! Before lunch we worked up an appetite walking Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary. After our walk we stopped by Stowe's which is right there. When you walk in you order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. My brother-in-law and I each had the Lobster Roll and it was delicious. I wouldn't change a thing! The place has a nice vibe, service is good, and prices are very reasonable. Thanks Mark! I can't wait for my next visit!

My first time at Moby Dick's Oyster Bar & Grill was an overall great experience. It is a classic…read morebar and restaurant setup with main bar seating and tables all around. It isn't huge inside but they use the space so wisely. The kitchen is open to the bar so you can see and hear all the amazing things happening back there which really adds to the local neighborhood vibe. The bartenders there are very sweet and attentive, they help bring the whole experience there to 5 stars. I came on a Wednesday for the $17.99 lobster roll special and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. It is a quarter pound of lobster and you get actual lumps of claw and meat rather than the shredded stuff some other places serve. The butter it's sautéed in is seasoned delicately to accentuate the fresh lobster instead of covering up the taste. The portion was surprisingly large and it comes on a fresh bun that is lightly buttered and toasted. It even comes with a little cup of extra butter which I totally slathered on because I love butter! Every bite was so fresh and soft. The roll comes with fries and I did the optional $5 upcharge for the lobster bisque. That was also the best I've ever had because I've never seen bisque with such large chunks of lobster in it. It was just crazy good. Everything was well worth the price and I'd honestly come back even on days when it's not a special. They have something going on every night like the $9.99 burger and fries on Mondays, so that will definitely be my next reason to visit. I will be back for sure!

Money Dick's was one of the best meals of our vacation week!…read more They have a few tables outside, high tops, or you can sit at the bar like we did. I hope Courtney is your bartender because she is fantastic. She was showing the ropes to the very nice Mellisa, and they both took great care of us. We started with a lobster roll and decided that it was so good. We wanted another because I didn't wanna share. We enjoyed some vodka sodas, which is our usual beverage of choice.

We're visiting Branford with old college friends, already a plus. If you like beer and fried…read moreseafood, second plus We stopped here after a short hike and a beer really hit the spot. For food we had the New England Clam chowder, one of my favorites and this was really good. Then we shared the steamers fried captains platter, and an extra order of fried clams. We had both the strips and belly clam. I preferred the belly clam. The Cole slaw was really good too For six of us , just 2 beers 140 plus tip

The Best Seafood!! Fried, Baked, Broiled whatever is your flavor. I always get the Whole Belly…read moreClaims the Best Around. My wife always gets the Honey Salmon over a Rice Pilaf. They have a Fried Seafood Platter that is Plentiful and fried to perfection. They also have a good Steak. The atmosphere with outside seating overlooking a Boat yard is very pleasing to the eyes too. We enjoy sitting on a hightop in the Bar area which you can also see the Boat yard. The service is always good and the Two Sisters that are the owners are very friendly and will come over to visit while you are there. An all around good Restaurant. You will not go wrong or be disappointed.

I love coming here for fresh fried fish. There are two entrances on the right is to go and the door…read moreon the left for dining in. Today we dined in and ordered my absolute favorite, the fish and shrimp combo. Walk up to counter place order and food is delivered to your table by number. With a fair size dining room there's always an open table. The portions are shareable and come with plenty of extras like fries and onion rings. Next time I will try the hush puppies.

The food tastes really good, but lately the service has been disappointing. There have been several…read moretimes when items were missing from my order, and the staff did not seem very professional. I understand that mistakes happen, but it's frustrating when the same item is forgotten over and over again, especially since I visit this restaurant often. Another issue is the portion sizes. For almost $30, I expected a much larger catfish and shrimp platter. The catfish portions were so small that they looked more like chicken tenders than catfish fillets. The manager, Hidi, spoke with us privately about one of the mistakes, which I appreciated. However, after dealing with the same problems repeatedly, I'm disappointed. As a paying customer, I expect better service, accurate orders, and portions that match the price.

I went her with a friend for lunch. She had a clam strip sandwich which was loaded. It think it…read morewas around $10! I had the whole belly clams with fries and got a cup of Cajun crab soup to go. It was really good. The fried clams and fries were soaked in oil. It was perfectly done. We ordered inside and sat in their covered patio that has heaters. We'll definitely go back when we're in the area.

Delivery prompt. Friendly. Mixed fried seafood…read more Shrimp, scallops, clam strips and onion rings. Filets cooked perfectly.